This is my first beer stein!! Although I have decided it is too perfect a fathers day gift to keep for myself. It is missing the lid, but I did some 'refinishing' with some fimo and filled the drill hole (only since I am sure it will be used for it's original purpose) and I really don't think it misses it much. West Germany marks on the bottom, anyone familiar with the pottery mark? Or translate the inscriptions? Looks like a souvenir quality stein; very appealing, but I have seen a few out there. Thanks for looking!